In The Shop – Vintage Watches: A 1950s Heuer Chronometer For Baylor Viscount, A 1967 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 With Papers, And A 1971 Omega Flightmaster Ref. 145.026
Stainless steel is the name of the game.
Hands-on – Speake-Marin One & Two Openworked – A View of the Movement and Eccentric Seconds
As they say “if you’ve got it, flaunt it”. With a new in-house automatic COSC-certified movement, the dial of the One & Two is openworked to reveal the calibre in almost all of its mechanical glory. Presented in titanium and 18k red gold cases, the One & Two Openworked models prove that a partially skeletonised dial can be extremely elegant. With an exposed barrel and rotor and the small seconds counter perched at 1:30, the action on the dial is guaranteed. Both the dapper One & Two Academic models, reviewed here, and these Openworked models are distinguished by the unusual position of the small seconds counter adding that touch of British eccentricity that the brand cultivates.
A Week On The Wrist: Apple Watch Series 4
The future of the Apple Watch is coming into focus – and I like what I’m starting to see.
Introducing – The Oris Williams FW41 Limited Edition Full Carbon
For the last 15 years, Oris and Williams F1 have been enjoying a mutually beneficial union. As the world-renowned Formula 1 team’s official watch partner, Oris periodically releases special edition models to celebrate significant milestones for the team. A perfect example is the recently launched Martini Racing Limited Edition Chronograph, commemorating the 50th anniversary of […]
HANDS-ON: Wonderfully restrained – Tudor’s Black Bay 41 Blue
Now, it may shock you to learn that not everyone wants a watch bedecked with bezels, chronographs, and other functionality to complicate the equation. Some people are just after a nice watch that tells the time, simple as that. If that’s something that resonates with you, the Tudor Black Bay 41 is a watch you should definitely look into. Introduced a few years ago as a 36mm case with a black dial, the collection has since grown to include 32 and 41mm versions, and most recently blue dial options. Today we’re looking at the BB 41, with a blue dial. Before we get to the main talking point — the new dial — it’s worth recapping the numerous charms of the 41. While the case strongly references the ‘other’ Black Bays — those tall, straight sides, the ‘big’ crown and proud, bevelled lugs — the most notable difference is the bezel. Gone is the tool-like unidirectional dive bezel of the diver, the 24-hour scale of the GMT or the tachymeter of the Chrono. Instead, there’s a fixed bezel in polished steel. On paper it’s a minor change, but one that radically alters the look and feel of the watch. It’s still…
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EDITOR’S PICK: So thin, so light – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic
Editor’s note: For some inexplicable reason we’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about Bulgari’s critically acclaimed Octo Finissimo Automatic. It’s a watch you really need to see in real life to truly appreciate. And while that’s a statement that’s true of all watches, the combination of incredible thinness, lightness and distinctive matt finish makes the act of picking it up and slipping it on the wrist even more critical. Now, if that’s not feasible for you, we’ve come up with the next best thing — a video review. And in case you need more convincing, here’s our long review. Titanium not your thing? Well, don’t stress, there are equally impressive gold and steel options available too.
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Hands-On: The Ikepod Duopod And Chronopod
This pair of affordable watches officially relaunches the much-loved brand.
Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York To Hold Weekend Classes In Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles, And Denver
HSNY is back from summer break and hitting the road with four more stops around the U.S.
Industry News – Ikepod is Back And Launches a New Affordable Collection on Kickstarter (Hands-On Pics)
Ikepod… A mysterious brand, with a design that most of us can easily recall. Yes, Ikepod was all about that: a great design! Founded in 1994 by Oliver Ike and Marc Newson – who designed the watches, and was later involved in the design of the Apple Watch – the brand was famous for its disc-shaped/pebble-shaped watches – watches that will become modern icons. Yet, the story had its ups and downs, and Ikepod stopped production in 2012 when Newson left the company. Until now… as this cult design is back in 2018, with new investors, new people and mainly a new strategy of affordability. Meet the new face of Ikepod, which collection just launched on Kickstarter.
Hands-On: The ‘Gold’ Casio A500WGA-9DF World Timer
The stakes for gold (tone) have never been lower – or more fun.